To qualify for a North Dakota Medical License, applicants must:
Hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Complete at least 1 year of ACGME/AOA-accredited residency training (IMGs must complete 3 years).
Hold passing scores from USMLE, COMLEX, LMCC, or equivalent examinations.
Ensure USMLE or COMLEX steps are completed within the required time frame (generally 7–10 years).
Maintain good professional standing with no encumbered licenses in any state.
Complete a state and FBI background check, including fingerprinting.
Submit primary source verification of education, training, and credentials.
Complete the Medical Licensure Application through the North Dakota Board of Medicine online portal.
Pay all required application and licensing fees.
Upload or submit all required documents, including:
Medical school transcripts
Postgraduate training verification
Exam score reports
Employment history and reference information
Recent passport-style photo
Provide ECFMG certification if you are an international medical graduate.
Complete a state and FBI criminal background check, including fingerprint submission.
Wait for the Board to complete primary-source verification and review your application.
North Dakota medical licenses renew every 2 years .
Requirements:
60 CME hours every 2 years
Completion of the renewal application
Payment of the renewal fee
Good professional standing
To maintain a North Dakota medical license:
Complete 60 CME hours every 2 years, including required hours related to clinical practice.
Physicians who prescribe controlled substances must meet additional opioid-related CE as directed by the Board.
Typical processing for the North Dakota medical license:
6–10 weeks
Processing may vary based on background checks, document verification, and application completeness.
North Dakota Board of Medicine: https://www.ndbom.org
Physician Licensure Requirements: https://www.ndbom.org/licensure/
Controlled Substance License Application: https://www.ndbom.org/controlledsubstances/
Fingerprinting & Background Check Info: https://www.ndbom.org/fingerprinting/
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